T he short story behind "News from an Acorn" is simply this; it exists as a vehicle for me to share the wonder, power and awesome burden of living life in the shelter of God's grace. News from an Acorn is about words, photography, my joy of knowing, hearing and working with young people, and not-so-young people in many settings everywhere. Hallelujah! The longer storyof how the name came to be, and how that of Spirit was at work within me, is also worth the read if you have a few minutes.
Why you should want to read and subscribe to my blog:
- Some people say that my words and photography make them feel better.
- One subscriber said this: "Kevin, I have your blog linked from my desktop at work. When I need to get away, I come visit you."
- I won't bull---- you ever. I promise.
- I'm not sure what color you paint your God, nor do I need to know. What I do know is this: The Grace and Power and "grit" of what is holy (from church or otherwise) is out there, in here, in my words and images, and hopefully, among us as you visit. Either way, God is in the room. Some come, explore, share as you're led (in comments) and let me know what you think.
The Less than formal Bio:
Five things most people don't know about me.
- I am passionate about writing and photography!
- I've been working with children and teens for twenty-five years and still love my work.
- I began a Quaker Retreat program for children in grades 2-6 over twenty years ago, and I'm still doing it with joy.
- I'm a huge National Public radio fan. Name the program, and chances are I've listened to it.
- I think that George Bush was the worst president we've ever had.
- I'm a Quaker. I'm also a Recorded Minister within my faith community.
- I'm married to the best darn woman in the world... 37 years and still ticking..
- I like chocolate, a little wine, good rum even more and I knock people over to get to brownies made by our daughter, Jen!
- I don't cook. But I did make cookies once from the frozen foods case....when I was in seventh grade.
- I pay attention to light and Light, rocks with energy, healing touch.... and there's something about the Cross, that will not leave me alone.
The More formal Bio:
Personal: Kevin Lee and his spouse, Betty Ann Lee, have three grown daughters, and five grandchildren. The Lee’s have lived in Dartmouth, MA, (USA) for thirty-five years. Kevin’s hobbies include photography, rowing, walking, writing/blogging and just sitting looking at the ocean!
Education: Graduated from the Stockbridge School at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1971. Additional undergraduate course work was completed at Southeastern Massachusetts University (now University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth) in 1984. Graduate from Andover-Newton Theological School, Masters of Divinity Degree, with a concentration of studies in Pastoral Counseling, 1998.
Professional: Kevin is employed by the Dartmouth Youth Commission, Town of Dartmouth (MA), as the Town’s Youth Advocate. Kevin has held this position for 25 years. Kevin works with children, preteens and teens in individual, group, and family counseling settings. His work takes him into schools, homes, occasionally the courts, where he supports young people and their families coping with such diverse issues as divorce, substance abuse, survival from physical and sexual trauma, self esteem, peer relationships, domestic violence and grief/loss issues. Kevin is also a frequent presenter and facilitator at workshops and seminars throughout the area as time allows.
Ministry: Kevin is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). His home Meeting (or church) and membership is with the Westport Monthly Meeting of Friends, Westport, MA. In 1991, Westport Friends and Sandwich Quarterly Meeting of Friends, having affirmed his sustained gifts in ministry among children and families, recorded Kevin as a Friends Minister. Since 1989, Kevin has been the Coordinator of the Junior Yearly Meeting Elementary Retreats, a retreat program (unpaid) for children in grades two through six. Kevin serves as the designated Pastoral Counselor at New England Yearly Meeting’s Annual Sessions, and formally as the Pastoral Friend within the Junior Gathering of Friends General Conference, annual Gathering in July. Considered collectively, these two functions among Friends have created openings to provide pastoral care and support to families and persons throughout the year.
Kevin participates in a bi-weekly ministers and clergy support group at the Greater New Bedford Interchurch Council. Previously, Kevin served on the Board of Directors and Advocacy Committee of the Council. Additional ecumenical ministry includes guest presentations at area places of worship and co-leading a series of support groups for persons who minister to children in their churches. Kevin is frequently asked to participate in or facilitate retreats, forums and training workshops for parents, youth workers, First Day School teachers (Sunday School) and others working in ministry and related topics.
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